When IQ Items Test Information That Is More Common in the Experience

question 59

Multiple Choice

When IQ items test information that is more common in the experience of certain social groups than other groups,the test is said to be:

• A) culture-free
• B) culturally biased
• C) unreliable
• D) valid

Interpret and calculate probabilities in real-life contexts, such as weather impact on activities or health test accuracy.

Understand the concept of false positives in testing and calculate the probability of an event based on test accuracy and prevalence.

Apply probability concepts to analyze and solve problems related to employee absenteeism based on weather conditions.

Calculate the probability of outcomes based on different scenarios and conditional factors.

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Definitions:

Gallium

A soft, silvery metal used in electronics and low melting point alloys.

Germanium

A chemical element with the symbol Ge and atomic number 32, used as a semiconductor in electronics and as an alloying agent.

Argon

A noble gas element that is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic, used in lighting and welding.

Chromium

A chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24, known for its high corrosion resistance and hardness.